EGAD, She Lives!

Hello!

I have fallen off the map for a number of years now, and thought it might be nice to try and reconnect with the great people in my life. I can't seem to get enthused about email anymore, so I thought I'd try a blog instead. Here goes!

The last three years have been about loss - the death of my Mom, Carl's sister and brother, and 7 other people in our lives in 18 months. Dad almost died twice this year, and is currently residing in a nursing home in Boston - a place he wishes to leave due to the exorbitant amount of money it costs ($11,000 per month...) Claire and I are up to our ears in alligators trying to find a suitable place for him near one of us that is not too expensive and has a number of male residents - AAARRRGGGHHH. We have been at it for 8 months, and are no closer now, except that we are much clearer on what goes on and how to look, what questions to ask, etc.

The new baby horse is a filly - and what a hot little ticket she is! I don't know that there will be anything to do with her but race her - she is so tough and headstrong - even as a little one.

We still take care of 15 horses, a very time consuming task, but one of love. All the horses are in great health except one - she is old and we are trying very hard to get some weight on her.

I have a place in Port Townsend that is sweet. I had a job at the Bank of America, but my body couldn't handle the repetitive motion, so I am again unemployed - lovely.

Anyway, here's the first installment of my attempt to catch up with you.

Forgive my disappearance - I couldn't handle any more than I had on my plate.

S